KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Where do you keep your stuff?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to leaharagon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We were allowed to store food in the fridge. But really I just recommend that you leave your purse in your car trunk or a classmate's trunk if you do not have a car..I stored some of my classmates...
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    Can i still find a job as a cna?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I too worked at a terrible facility, but I just requested that they not be contacted & voila--I got a new job! I really dont think you have anything to worry about :) So relax & just focus on...
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    Get reamed out in front of everyone

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea that is common place at my (now former) facility too. There are too many other facilities in this area & I don't have to put up with that sort of stuff. Best of luck on finding a new job
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    Not sure how to handle this resident

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just remembered something. A couple of months ago at my former facility, there was a man who was very perverted to the female CNA's & would make sexual advances towards them, masturbate in...
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    Feeling guilty

    KimberlyRN89 replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like what happened to me. Does your professor go over the test questions in
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    Not sure how to handle this resident

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Woww... I've never dealt with anyone like that! I say talk to the RN supervisor or DON about the
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    I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to titans767's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OMG all of them are ambulatory? Wow that sounds
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    Doctor's Community Hospital

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Go for it! And another thing for anyone who is reading the boards: my mom said that like 4 or 5 or the nurses in her orientation were grads from ADN programs in the area like PGCC,MC,AACC..so thats...
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    Doctor's Community Hospital

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My mom is working there again (she worked there in the `90s but left). She said they've made a lot of improvements since then & the pay is pretty good too. And when she was in orientation there...
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ugh! This is what makes me soo mad. Instead of trying to help new people by making constructive criticism, they just say "you're too slow". How is that going to help someone by making remarks like...
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    Help with renewing CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lhness07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Find out from MN's board of nursing what the requirements are for renewing your CNA certification. In many states, you need to work a few hours as a CNA in order to renew your license. Or, it may be...
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    Salaries

    KimberlyRN89 replied to muffinCNA15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my short 10 months as a CNA, I've been offered many salaries. First I started looking into two home health agencies: one offered $8.50 an hour and the other $9.00. Another place was a group home...
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    New CNA assisted living training 3 days?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Pamela C's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got 8 days of training at my ALF job, only because there are 4 different sections in the building, so I got 2 days in each section..I think I got better training that way. I got 3 days of training...
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    how long after training class should u take exam?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sam1984's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great! Good
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    how long after training class should u take exam?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sam1984's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ditto to what Fuzzy said. Is it possible you can take the class for free
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    CNA DIARY - A patient fell down

    KimberlyRN89 replied to littlegoat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I will call the
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    CNA DIARY - A patient fell down

    KimberlyRN89 replied to littlegoat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I dont trust the RN Supervisor either. He & the LPN's are bffs. And I'm just a lowly
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    CNA DIARY - A patient fell down

    KimberlyRN89 replied to littlegoat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know how you feel. I think I do best when my load is 9 residents. This weekend I had 11 and they were all very needy. Today I had 3call bells going off when I was finishing changing a resident &...
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    I think I want to do it

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MissBrianna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you should go for it! I didnt want to become a CNA at first because I thought it would be "gross", but I really enjoy it. Take the class. If you decide that its for you, great!! But if not,...
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    school supplies needed for cna course

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dukester's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it depends on the state or even the program, regarding drug tests. One program I was looking into required we pay upwards of $100 for a background check , but did not mention a drug test. I...
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    can i become CNA without going school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ari5000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check Pennsylvania's Board of Nursing. Idk how it is there, but here in MD, after a semester or two(depending on the particular program) you can apply for your CNA license. I believe you can do it...
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    Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Yea I go to work if I'm sick..I know its not the best thing to do, but I'd rather go than get chewed out about calling
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    CNA/CHHA CEU requirements

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mexybabe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    chha is certified home health aide I believe. And LTC stands for long term care. Dont worry, your book will more than likely have a chapter on most commonly used abbreviations
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    can i become CNA without going school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ari5000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 requires that CNA's have a minimum of 75 hours of
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    NOT FOR ME???

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly. There are some great LTC's out there. You might just be in a bad one. FWIW, medicare.gov rates nursing homes on a scale to 1-5. Check & see what medicare said about